Learning objectives
to provide the basis for the evaluation of the relationship between reactivity and risks associated with the holding and manipulation of chemicals, with emphasis on organic chemicals. Knowledge of the good laboratory procedures for the full personal and workers respect of safety criteria, as well as of the environment. Knowledge of the legislative frame associated with the development of chemical achievements. Students should thus gain a basic knowledge for a correct approach to the manipulation of chemicals, within the frame of the reference legislation and comprehend the language and methods on safety issues.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />The course is divided into three main strictly integrated topics:<br />First part (2CFU) <br /><br />Basic concepts of chemical reactivity: thermodynamic and kinetic general aspects<br />Flammable substances and their classification, flammability limits, fire extinguishers and their use. Explosions, incompatible substances (examples)<br />Processes at temperature and/or pressure different from ambient. How to handle cylinders, European code for cylinders label. The vacuum.<br />Toxicity of chemicals, exposure assessment, NOEL, LD50, LC50, TLV, risk and safety phrases.<br /> Carcinogenicity of chemicals, classification according with CCTN, IARC, EPA and NTP.<br />DPI and collective protection & prevention devices.<br />Information that should be present to label properly a chemical compound.<br />Procedure for the decommissioning of chemical wastes (some examples)<br /> <br />Second part (1CFU)<br />Decree 626/94, updated to 2005, chemical risk assessment.<br /> <br /> <br />Third part (1CFU)<br />Guided visits to the different types of chemical laboratories (special laboratories, research and teaching labs).<br />Analysis of the emergency plan of a chemical building.
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Sostanze e preparati pericolosi, detenzione e impiego, Roberto Montali, Ed.: EPC, Roma (1996), ISBN: 88-8184-037-5.<br />La noemativa salute e sicurezza sul lavoro, R. Paris, Ed.: EPC, Roma (2002), ISBN: 88-8184-253-X
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